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Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides are health professionals regulated by multiple levels of provincial and federal legislation, guided by professional standards of practice and a Code of Ethics, and supported by policies and other documents.
Learn More About the CLHA’s Council and Governance
Setting and reporting on the CLHA’s strategic goals and operations.
The Health Professions Act governs LPN and HCA practice in Alberta. The HPA gives the CLHA its authority as a regulatory organization.
Other provincial and federal legislation can also impact LPN and HCA practice.
View Applicable Legislation for LPNs
View Applicable Legislation for HCAs
In addition to legislation like the Health Professions Act, there are also subordinate regulations that govern how LPNs and HCAs operate in Alberta.
CLHA Bylaws govern how our organization operates.
A CLHA operational policy is a clear and concise statement outlining requirements, service standards, and expected behaviours of the CLHA’s staff, committee members, or external stakeholders.